PARIS — Mitsubishi has introduced a redesigned Colt subcompact for European markets, including new three- and five-door Ralliart editions. The car made its debut at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.
Restyled by Mitsubishi Design Europe and built in the Netherlands, the Colt adapts cues from its larger sibling the Lancer. The new Colt hatchbacks go on sale across Europe in November.
The Ralliart versions will be powered by a turbocharged 148-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. In addition, the suspension on Colt Ralliart models, which replace the former Colt CZT, features upgraded suspension systems and new alloy wheels.
Mitsubishi also is offering a range of gasoline engines on the standard Colt, from a 74-hp 1.1-liter three-cylinder to a 107-hp 1.5-liter four-cylinder. The company has elected to drop its diesel engine options in the Colt but will launch a new Clear Tec family of gas engines with an automatic stop-and-go system, designed to produce lower CO2 emissions.
What this means to you: The new Colt in Europe has a much clearer family resemblance to the Lancer. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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